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willpower

or will pow·er

[ wil-poh-er ]
/ ˈwÉȘlˌpoʊ ər /
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noun
control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
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Origin of willpower

First recorded in 1870–75; will2 + power
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British Dictionary definitions for willpower

willpower
/ (ˈwÉȘlˌpaʊə) /

noun
the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions
firmness of will
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